This is a proof-of-concept for the Smart Building Rating, a building performance measure of capacity to use energy when it’s clean and cheap. It’s designed to give people an indication of how their homes could benefit from smart low carbon technologies.
HOW SMART
IS YOUR HOME?
Understand how “flexible” energy devices can lower your energy costs by shifting electricity use to times when it is cheapest and cleanest.
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The Benefits of a Smart Home
A Smart Home is electrified, low-carbon and capable of shifting energy demand to when it’s clean and cheap. This “demand flexibility” is enabled by technologies in the home, but will ultimately depend on the energy use of its inhabitants.
Save money on your energy bills
Households can cut their energy costs by shifting electricity use to times of the day when it’s cheapest, as well as using efficient heating systems.
Use energy when it's green
Shifting electricity demand also cuts carbon emissions and supports the stability of the grid, using renewables like wind power and reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Increase the value of your property
As renewable energy increases and fully electric homes become the norm, a smart home ready to cut carbon and costs can put a premium on these properties.